Logistics Assistant

Job description

This position will primarily offer administrative support to the shipping and receiving department, coordinate shipments to customers and/or vendors and process shipments through SAP and other databases of the Company. Additional responsibilities include shipping/receiving VELUX products in the most cost effective and efficient manner, performing physical inventories, and bar coding. This position must provide superior customer service and is responsible for ensuring that customers receive VELUX products according to delivery requirements.

Primary Functions:
Freight quoting for various shipment types (LTL, TLs, volume, flatbeds, etc.).
Coordinating and scheduling carrier shipments.
Processing shipments in SAP.
Filing freight claims with carriers.
Reviewing and submitting freight invoices for payment.
Addressing inquiries from Production, Finance and Customer Satisfaction departments.
General warehousing functions including operating a forklift and shipping/receiving.
Assist in conducting physical inventory and bar coding.
Other duties as assigned by Manager.
Secondary Functions:
Producing and reporting of carrier KPI’s.
Processing customer pickups.
Qualifications
Must have High School Diploma. Associates Degree is preferred.
One to three years of experience in shipping and receiving and/or logistics is required.
Freight management experience including rate knowledge and negotiation is preferred.
Certified Forklift license is preferred.
Applied computer skills in Microsoft Office is required. A working knowledge of SAP would be beneficial.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time. Attention to detail and accuracy is critical.
Must possess good communication skills and present a positive and professional appearance.
Must possess an overall good work record and desire to work in a team environment.
Must be capable of lifting/reaching/stooping/climbing with weights in excess of 50 lbs.
Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the position.
Benefit offerings
Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include:
Group Health Insurance Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Care Plan
Prescription Drug Card Program
Long-term Disability
Short-term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Cancer Protection Plan
Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational Assistance Program
10 Paid Company Holidays
Vacation Day Program
Sick Day Program
Service Recognition Program
And Much More
Equal Opportunity Employer
VELUX is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.

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